Chorizo and Halloumi Pasta 🌶️🧀🍝
Ingredients:
250g penne pasta 🍝
1 tsp olive oil 🫒
1 red onion, finely chopped 🧅
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
2 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
225g halloumi cheese, cubed 🧀
200g chorizo, sliced 🌭
500ml passata (or tomato puree) 🍅
2 tsp sugar 🍬
3 tbsp double cream (or heavy cream) 🥛
50g Grana Padano (or Parmesan), grated 🧀
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
Directions:
1. Let’s start by cooking the pasta! Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Toss in the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Don’t forget to reserve 1 cup of that tasty pasta cooking water before you drain it and set the pasta aside!
2. Time to sauté those aromatics! Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they’re softened and fragrant. Your kitchen will smell amazing!
3. Let’s add a punch of flavor! Stir in the smoked paprika and dried oregano to coat the onions and garlic. Now, toss in the cubed halloumi and sliced chorizo. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the halloumi gets a lovely golden color and the chorizo is a bit crispy. Yum!
4. Now we’re making the sauce! Pour the passata into the pan and sprinkle in the sugar, stirring well to combine everything. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes so all those flavors can meld together beautifully. Don’t forget to stir in the double cream for that creamy goodness!
5. Time to combine and serve! Add the cooked penne pasta to the sauce, tossing it all together to get every noodle coated evenly. If the sauce feels a bit thick, don’t hesitate to splash in some of that reserved pasta water until you get your desired consistency. Finish it off by garnishing with grated Grana Padano and freshly chopped parsley.
Enjoy your delicious Chorizo and Halloumi Pasta!